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CBDCs and the Future of Retail Payments

Why all the fuss about CBDCs? At their core, they represent more than just digital currency. Their adoption could redefine retail payment systems globally, enhance financial inclusion, and reshape the competitive landscape of financial markets.

January 20, 2025

Predictions for Cryptocurrency Adoption by 2025

Fiat-backed stablecoins like USDT and USDC are anticipated to retain dominance thanks to their credibility, liquidity, and vast user ecosystems

January 15, 2025

MENA: The Fastest-Growing Real-Time Payments Market

Imagine a world where payments happen instantly, seamlessly, and without friction. For the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), this isn’t a distant future—it’s the payment revolution happening now.

January 12, 2025

From Open Banking to Open Finance

Open Banking, which began as an innovative regulatory push a decade ago, has now laid the groundwork for the expanding ecosystem of Open Finance.

January 8, 2025

Instant Payments 2025 & Beyond: Transforming the Financial Landscape

2025 marks the dawn of a new era for payments, with instant transactions revolutionising how businesses and consumers interact. But as we stand on the threshold of this seismic shift, what opportunities and challenges are shaping the future of instant payments?

December 20, 2024

The Continual Evolution of Payments

Payments play a vital role in customers’ purchasing experiences and contribute significantly to financial institutions’ bottom line.

November 15, 2024

Evaluating FinTech & PayTech

The payments landscape is getting a major makeover thanks to the rise of FinTech and PayTech companies.

November 11, 2024